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Lindsey Peckinpaugh

AIA, LEED AP, RELi AP
Principal, President

Lindsey is on a mission to leave the world better than she found it. As President of Perkins&Will, she works with our clients, communities, partners, and peers to design for a more sustainable and equitable future. “To lead is to listen—to understand, learn, grow, and uplift those around me,” she says. “Every day, I strive to inspire teams to deliver excellence in every aspect of their work, and to enable us all to think bigger, work smarter, and design with purpose.”

A practicing architect, Lindsey has always had an aptitude for understanding our business holistically. She joined the firm in 2017 as part of our merger with Sink Combs Dethlefs, and in 2021 she was named Managing Director of our Chicago studio. Elevated to President in 2024, Lindsey now helps shape the firm’s global strategy as a trusted partner to CEO Phil Harrison and our Board of Directors, focusing on the core areas of our business—management, operations, and design—to ensure our continued success.

“Lindsey is a natural leader whose blend of strategic thinking, clear communication, and empathy is widely admired by clients and colleagues alike,” Harrison says.

Lindsey lives in the Chicago area and is an active community member volunteering and serving on several boards. She keeps her mind and body active by traveling, immersing herself in poetry, having frequent impromptu dance parties and chasing her son, Mason, around amusement parks.

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Say hello to Lindsey
I’m committed to ensuring creativity, community, and care are at the heart of every decision, setting our teams up for success so they can focus on what they do best.
Oak Park Community Recreation Center
Driven by her passion for community health, well-being and equity, Lindsey served as Principal-in -Charge on Oak Park’s Net-Zero Community Recreation Center from feasibility study through project completion.
Oak Park Community Recreation Center
The CRC supports the community’s goal to respond to the global climate crisis. Triple-paned glazing and photovoltaics on the roof, south façade, and a canopy on an adjacent parking lot help generate enough energy to exceed the demands of the building.
Gina Berndt, Principal, Chief Marketing Officer and Lindsey Peckinpaugh, Principal, President
"I thrive on this firm’s complexity and am driven to deliver excellence. I’ve been fortunate to have had remarkable mentors, and I’m committed to lifting future leaders for years to come."
Thrive Englewood
A new high-quality residential development in Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood that embodies the transformative aspiration of INVEST South/West, a development initiative to reverse decades of disinvestment in Chicago's South and West sides.
West Lafayette Wellness Center
An inclusive community recreation and wellness center in Lindsey’s home state of Indiana.
West Lafayette Wellness Center
"For many years of practice, I’ve designed for inclusivity and well-being. My goal is to create spaces that foster community and belonging for all."
Away from the office, Lindsey can be found adventuring around Chicago with her son Mason looking for active ways to challenge each other and engage the City.
selfie of lindsey with her son in front of a rollercoaster

Lindsey's Featured Work

Oak Park Community Recreation Center
Work
Oak Park Community Recreation Center
Oak Park, Illinois
Northwestern University, Ryan Field
Work
Northwestern University, Ryan Field
Evanston, Illinois
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